1955 Hunter Valley floods
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The Hunter Valley Floods of 23 February 1955 was a major flood on the Hunter River in New South Wales, Australia. They were one of the most devastating natural disasters in Australia's history.
A deserted farmhouse on the outskirts of Maitland during the 1955 flood
Maitland railway station
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Maitland railway station is located on the Main Northern line in New South Wales, Australia. It serves the city of Maitland opening on in 1880 as West Maitland being renamed Maitland on 1 April 1949.
1955 Hunter Valley floods
…suburbs, particularly Birmingham Gardens. 23 people were rescued by Royal Australian Navy helicopters, one of which crashed while rescuing people at Maitland railway station. 27 February 1955 – Thousands homeless, refugees taken to Greta migrant camp and homes all over the Hunter Valley as water levels remain at a historic…
Westbound view from Platform 4, November 2022
Station in 1877
Station front in November 2022
Hunter railcar on Platform 2